Our sound equipment provides an affordable and accessible alternative for community groups, young bands and artists who need a PA (sound) system for events. The equipment can be used for small concerts or as a public address system for a variety of events and productions.
Our PAs are available to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, charities and young people for non-commercial events that are open to the community (sorry, no backyard parties!).
Equipment Options and Fees
There are two different sized kits available, the hire fees are as follows:
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MIPRO Portable Sound System |
$55 |
|
PA System |
$105 |
A full list of equipment that comes with the above can be reviewed here -
PA System - list of included equipment
MIPRO - list of included equipment
Important Information on using the sound equipment
Please note to use the sound equipment:
- The event must take place within the Darwin municipality
- The event must be non-commercial in nature and open to the community to attend
- The event must have public liability insurance cover
- You will need to engage the services of a suitably qualified or experienced sound technician to set up and operate the PA System
- The equipment cannot be loaned out until the application form, public liability insurance certificate and payment have all been received
- The equipment is to be transported in an enclosed vehicle
How to Book
If you are interested in using the sound equipment or would like to know more about it
or phone Customer Services
Once availability has been checked and a tentative booking made, complete an application form via the web form or PDF -
Event Equipment Application Form (Webform)
Event Equipment Application Form (pdf)
Need help deciding which sound equipment is right for you?
Click on the tabs to learn more about the equipment available to help you choose which is right for you.
- MIPRO
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- All in one speaker on wheels with retractable handle
- Runs off a rechargeable battery for portable use
- Comes with one vocal microphone (with 3.5m cable)
- Offers two inputs – plug in either two mics, two instruments or one of each
- Suitable for a small crowd of around 50-100 people max
Some examples of what the MIPRO is great for:
- MCs, welcome to country and other speeches to small crowds
- Playing pre-recorded music from phones, laptops, ipods or CDs
- Solo singers using a pre-recorded backing track or with one instrument eg keyboard or guitar
- Walking tours of historical sites or gardens (on paths or firm, dry ground)
- PA System
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- Includes a 22 channel mixer, 4 speakers, 2 vocal mics, 1 x instrument mic, 2 x DIs, leads and stands
- Suitable for crowds of up to around 250/300 people
- A professional sound technician is required to set up and run this PA
- All equipment will fit in a large sedan or station wagon
Some examples of what the PA System is great for:
- Speakers or comedians for events with medium sized / noisy crowds
- DJs for functions (though not suitable for excessive bass)
- Soloists, duos or small bands with acoustic instruments or one or two electric instruments at most
Please note this PA is not suitable for amplifying drums, or a wall of DJ bass
PA equipment specifications for sound experts: